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$480,218$318 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $146,600 on Oct 2, 1995

256 S THISTLE DOWN DR

KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,510 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$480K
$460K low$501K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,600 · Oct 2, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$638 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$146,980 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,980

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCHESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bancroft Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Kennett High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Kennett Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Kennett Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19348These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.635 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,766
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,168
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

256 S Thistle Down Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Kennett Square 19348
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Kennett Square 19348
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Kennett Square 19348
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Chester County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Chester County

What homes are worth in Kennett Square 19348

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$309K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Kennett Square 19348.

How it measures up in Kennett Square 19348

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kennett Square 19348.

Estimated value$480,218
CheaperTypical $615,394Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,510 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 256 S Thistle Down Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKennett Square 19348Chester County
Estimated valuepricier than$480,21826% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31890% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,510 ft²17% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac59% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than199563% of homes68% of homes

About 256 S Thistle Down Dr

How much is 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA is $480,218 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $459,717 to $500,719. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA last sell?

256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA last sold on Oct 2, 1995 for $146,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA?

256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,510 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA built?

256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA?

256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA is assigned to Bancroft Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Kennett High School (high), rated C+; Kennett Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Kennett Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA compare to other homes in Kennett Square 19348?

Among the 7,126 homes in Kennett Square 19348, it is worth more than 26% of them ($480,218 against a typical $615,394), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($318 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,510 ft² against a typical 2,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1995 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Chester County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA was $638. The county assessed it at $146,980.

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